Ayurvedic Treatment for Mucus in Stools corrects the impaired digestion in the body. Mucus in the body is natural and a very important part of body functions. Tissues produce mucus to the line and protect the areas including the mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, lungs, and gut. Mostly, the mucus is clear and thin. However, some factors can increase mucus consistency. Mucus can even change in colour in some diseases. The content of the stool is also an indicator of health or disease. Mucus present in stools can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. Signs & symptoms Presence of mucus in the stool Associated signs & symptoms depend upon the underlying cause. Gastric symptoms that may be present with mucus in stool include: Abdominal cramps or pain Distension of abdomen Bloating or belching The foul or abnormal smell of stools Changes in colour & consistency of stools Diarrhoea Faecal incontinence or urgency Gas trouble Nausea Vomiting Painful defaecation Causes Dehydration and constipation can cause the loss of mucus. This gives the stool the appearance of increased mucus. When stool has visible mucus, it can be a sign of:
Diet-related causes – Food allergies such as those associated with nuts, lactose, or gluten, can cause mucus in the stool.Pathophysiology Diarrhoea is the reversal of the normal net absorptive status of water and electrolyte absorption to secretion. Such a derangement can be seen as either osmolar or secretory pathophysiology. Mucus present in the stool mostly shows the secretory type of diarrhoea. In the typical active secretory state, enhanced anion secretion (mostly by the crypt cell compartment) is best exemplified by enterotoxin-induced diarrhoea. In secretory diarrhoea, the epithelial cells processes are changed mostly into active secretion. The most common cause of acute-onset secretory diarrhoea is a bacterial infection of the gut. Several mechanisms may be at work. After colonization, enteric pathogens may adhere to or invade the epithelium; they may produce enterotoxins (exotoxins that elicit secretion by increasing an intracellular second messenger) or cytotoxins. They cause cytokines to attract inflammatory cells, then leading to the activated secretion by inducing the release of agents such as prostaglandins or platelet-activating factors. Features of secretory diarrhoea include a high rate of evacuation, a lack of response to fasting, and intact nutrient absorption. Diagnosis Medical history Physical examination Stool examination Anorectal examination Proctoscopy Endoscopy Colonoscopy Ultrasound CT scan Treatments Treatment aims at relieving the cause behind the symptom. Underlying diseases, if present should be addressed and managed well along with symptomatic management. Diet changes Intake of light & easy to digest food items, Taking enough liquids, Having needed ratio of fibre-protein-carbohydrate in diet, Avoiding irritating foods & foods that causing allergy Medications like metronidazole, antibiotics etc. Prognosis Depending upon the underlying disease, it can be good bad or very poor. Complications Depend highly upon the disease-causing pathology. Probable complications are: Anaemia Obstruction, infarction or perforation of the bowel Metastasis of carcinoma Spread of infection Dehydration and malnourishment Electrolyte imbalance Disease & Ayurveda Atisaara-Kaphaja Nidana Excess water intake Intake of dry meat & meat of an emaciated animal Food that is not habitual or suitable to the body Sesame (dry, ground and oil removed) Sprouts Alcohol Dry food intake Excess food intake Haemorrhoids Faulty routine during ghee intake (as a treatment) Intestinal parasites Suppression of natural urges Purvaaroopa Pricking pain in chest, rectum and abdomen Weakness of body Constipation Distended abdomen Indigestion Samprapti Due to the causative factors, Vaata dosha vitiates and brings the water content in the body into the koshtha and expels through the anus. This excess water in koshtha, reduces the Agni (digestive fire), damages the gastrointestinal tract along with faecal matter and causes loose stools. It makes the stool watery and the disease diarrhoea gets manifested especially in people who eat an unwholesome diet. Lakshana Vaathika Watery, more frequent stools with obstruction Defaecation with pain & abnormal sounds Dry, frothy/clear or hardened stools Resembles over-cooked jaggery Sticky stools passed with severe tearing pain Dryness of mouth Rectal prolapse Horripilation Groaning Paittika Yellow, black, green like grass, With blood Foul smelling, Excess thirst Fainting/giddiness Excess sweating Burning sensation Abdominal pain Heat and inflammation of rectum & anus Kaphaja Heavy, sticky, with thread-like structures, white in colour, oily & sticky, faeces with particles of undigested food Irregular & interrupted flow containing only a little faecal matter in one vega with mucous &foul smell, With flatulence Pain Excess sleep Lazy Aversion to food Horripilation Feeling that not completely voided faeces after defaecation Sannipatajam All three doshalakshanas are present Bhayajam and Shokajam (Resembles Vaata-Pitta akshanas) Very hot and liquified stools Very light & floating Divisions 6 types
2 types Saamam – with indigestion Niraamam – without indigestion 2 types Saraktam – with bleeding Araktam – without bleeding Prognosis Kricchrasadhya in healthy individuals without any complications & dhatudushti. Asaadhya in children, old persons and with complications. Chikithsa Ayurveda treatment for atisaara includes fasting as an important method. Samana Langhana – fasting Upekshaa – Leaving the body to expel out the excess doshas by atisaara Aamapachana Agnideepana Sodhana Vamana – In atisaara with severe abdominal pain & distension Snehavasti Kashayavasti-Picchavasti Commonly used medicines Vilwadi gulika Kutajarishtam Pippallyasavam Dadimashtakachoornam Kalaskhadi Kashayam Jeevantyadi Kashayam Laghu Sutshekar Ras Inji Lehyam ( Ayurvedacharya Kunjuraman Vaidyar Mavelikara Patent) Brands available AVS Kottakal Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala AVP Coimbatore SNA Oushadhasala Home remedies Taking Oral Rehydration Therapy: Mix one glass of boiled water with one teaspoon of sugar & one pinch of salt. Take it to sip by sip for 3-4 hours. This is the simplest method of rehydration that can be done at home. Moderate fasting on solid foods till feeling better & hungry. Fenugreek seeds boiled in water for drinking Carminatives like cumin seeds help correct the indigestion Buttermilk boiled with turmeric, curry leaves, ginger, etc. Diet
Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion. junk foods- cause disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening agni (digestive fire) curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases
Drink only boiled water Light meals and easily digestible foods Green gram, soups, buttermilk boiled with turmeric, ginger and curry leaves freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, ajwain etc Behaviour: Better to avoid exposure to excessive sunlight wind rain or dust. Avoid lifting heavy weights and other vigorous physical activities. Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule. Avoid sitting continuously for a long time and avoid squatting. Yoga Complete bed rest is advised for a patient with loose stools. But after regaining normal health, following a daily exercise routine will help the person to improve digestion & health. Stretching exercises and specific yoga asanas like pavanamuktasana, vajrasana, bhujangasana etc are recommended. Regular exercise helps improve the bioavailability of the medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health. Yoga can maintain harmony within and with surroundings. Pavanamuktasana Vajrasana Bhujangasana All the exercises and physical exertions must be decided and done under the supervision of a medical expert only. Research articles https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6562534/ Writer: Dr. Nair offers consultation at two busy clinics in and around Haripad, Alleppey, Kerala, the southern state famous worldwide for authentic ayurvedic treatment and physicians. While offering consultation on all aspects of ayurvedic treatments Dr. Nair has a special interest in Panchkarma, Yoga, and Massage. Through Ayurvedaforall Dr. Nair offers online consultation to patients worldwide and has served hundreds of patients over the last 20 years. In addition to his Ayurvedic practice, he is the chief editor of ayurveda-amai.org, the online portal of Ayurveda Medical Association of India, and the State Committee member of Ayurveda Medical Association of India. Dr. Nair is a regular speaker at Ayurveda-related conferences and has visited Germany to propagate Ayurveda. You can write directly to him- Whatsapp – +91 9446918019, +91 8075810816 URLs: https://www.ayurvedaforall.com/ To give you a quick idea about Ayurvedaforall, we are a group of ayurvedic practitioners committed to propagating Ayurveda in its best tradition around the world. Our online store sells authentic ayurvedic formulations backed by professional advice. Now into the seventeenth year of operation, the site has helped us build a dedicated clientele that regularly uses our products and services as well as refers others to us. Needless to say, this has been achieved through our adherence to the highest standards of customer service and professional ethics. Author information
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